President’s Message – 04/23
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We are pleased to announce the proposed slate of candidates. They will be introduced at our Guild Meeting on April 19 and we thank these candidates for agreeing to give their time and talents to this guild. Voting will take place at the May Annual Meeting.
Nominees for elected Board positions for the 2023-2024 year are:
- Co-Presidents: Helen May and Sheryl Fleishaker
- Secretary: Amanda Curley
- Treasurer: Kathy Vanacoro
- VP Communications: Debra Oaks
- VP Quilt Show: Debbie Warren
- VP Programs: Jo Thomas
- VP Membership: Joanne Visovsky (returning for a second year)
Additionally, the following members have agreed to serve as appointed chairpersons of the Board Standing Committees:
- Charitable Activities: Dee Plouffe
- Activities Liaison: Rona Spar
- Hospitality: Alona Harmon
- Library: Susan Andrews
Furthermore, we have a crew of members who have agreed to assist both the elected and appointed leaders. HOWEVER, we are still seeking more members who can be counted on “when life happens” and assistance would be wonderful. Won’t you put your name forward? Volunteerism is an important factor in this organization and responsibilities ought to be spread among as many members as possible. It’s what makes all of our ongoing activities successful. We welcome your service.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 19 at 6 pm at Kennedy Catholic High School. Our speaker will be David Hornung, a painter, author, and professor of art who has taught workshops designed for quilt makers and fiber artists. David’s workshop, Investigating Color, takes place Thursday at Millwood Fire Company.
Thank you to Linda Finegan. Rosemary DePaola and the rest of their committee for another entertaining and successful Ugly Fabric Auction!
Reminder – Quilt Show drop off is Saturday, April 29 from 12-4 at North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Margaret and Jody, president@northernstarquilters.com
On March 6, four quilters (and two of their husbands) delivered 346 pounds of humanitarian aid to be sent to civilians in Ukraine. The cargo consisted primarily of 84 quilts, virtually all of which were made by members of our guild! Our members also donated urgently requested medicine, hand/foot warmers and socks as well as the cost of the shipping. I will let you know as soon as I hear the shipment has been received.
Our priority is finding a President, Programs VP, Communications VP and Library Chair for the 2023-24 guild season. Any of these positions could be shared with another member. If you are nervous about taking on any of the responsibilities that come with these jobs, don’t be! Past leaders are prepared and willing to assist. If you want this guild to continue, we need folks to take the plunge and commit to maintaining and growing a community that is important to them. Members of the nominating committee will be making calls. When we reach out to you, we hope you’ll say YES. Our guild’s future depends on you!
NSQG members are guaranteed priority for two quilts (up to 4 allowed) thru February 15. After that acceptance is on a first come basis. Non-members may register one quilt after February 15th.
We hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and send warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and creative New Year. Additionally, some frigid weather has come our way and we hope that you are able to stay warm … working on a quilt or cuddling under one are both good ways to accomplish that!
You can do so much innovative quilting JUST with your walking foot! I will show you my method of quilting with your walking foot that involves little or no marking but still results in spectacular quilting.
